Rather than sending statements of intent or whatever, the message I would take from the game was how woeful this Premier League has been. Man Utd are at the worst point ever under Ferguson, and have recently lost against Real, Chelsea and City and yet they are deservedly storming ahead in the league. It shows no teams have competed with Utd, despite them being a poor side. Perhaps it is fitting that such a disappontingly low-quality season, as evidenced in this low-quality game (first half: awful; first two goals: awful), will be won so convincingly by such a low-quality team.